Battery; Inserting A Battery; Removing The Main Battery; Charging The Main Battery - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

Battery

The MX8 will not function unless the battery pack is in place and securely latched.
Be sure to place the unit in Suspend Mode before removing the battery. Failing to properly place the device in Suspend mode
will result in a loss of all unsaved data.
The main battery is located in a compartment on the back of the unit. The battery case serves as the back cover for the battery
well of the MX8. The MX8 draws power from the battery immediately upon successful connection. Check battery status using
the Battery control panel. Main battery level, internal battery level, status and other details are displayed.
An MX8 will retain data, while the main battery is removed and replaced with a fully charged main battery, for 5 minutes. Import-
ant: When the internal battery power is Low or Very Low connect the AC adapter to the MX8 before replacing the main battery.
Note: The battery should not be replaced in a dirty, harsh or hazardous environment. When the battery is not connected to the
MX8, any dust or moisture that enters the battery well or connector may transfer to the battery well terminals, potentially
causing damage.
Caution. Use only Honeywell batteries as replacements: MX8A380BATT / 161376-0001

Inserting a Battery

To insert a main battery, complete the following steps:
1. Detach the bottom hook of the handstrap (if installed).
2. Tilt the end (without the latch) of the fully charged battery pack into the upper end of the battery compartment, and firmly
press the other end until it is fully inserted into the battery compartment
3. Push down on the battery until the retaining clip clicks into place.
4. Replace the handstrap clip in its holder (if installed).

Removing the Main Battery

To remove the battery, complete the following steps:
1. Place the MX8 in Suspend mode.
2. Detach the bottom hook of the handstrap (if installed).
3. Slide the battery retaining clip down to release the main battery.
4. Pull the battery up and out of the battery well with a hinge motion.
5. Place the discharged battery pack in a powered battery charger.

Charging the Main Battery

Warning. Only use Honeywell batteries as replacements: MX8A380BATT / 161376-0001
The MX8 Battery Charger is designed for an indoor, protected environment.
New batteries must be fully charged prior to use.
An external power source is required before the main battery in the MX8 will recharge.
The main battery can be recharged in an AC powered Battery Charger after the battery has been removed from the MX8 or
its packing material when new.
The main battery can be recharged while it is in the MX8:
• by connecting the MX8 AC power adapter to the I/O connector at the base of the MX8.
• by docking the MX8 in a powered desk cradle
• or by connecting the car power adapter (CLA) to the I/O connector at the base of the MX8.
Note: An uninterrupted external power source (wall AC adapters) transfers power to the computer's internal charging
circuitry which, in turn, recharges the main battery and internal battery. Frequent connection to an external power
source, if feasible, is recommended to maintain internal battery charge status as the internal battery cannot be
recharged by a dead or missing main battery.
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